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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1909
Page
2
By erroneous reflection upon the character or reputation of any firm individual or corporation appearing in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected upon being called to the attention of the publishers. Rates show per month delivered by mail six months by mail in advance and one year by mail in advance with cents and dollars listed.
The piece notes election day activity and tomorrow’s clean up efforts in Denton aided by heavy rain. It mentions a recent Cotton Belt passenger death and questions whether aging or other causes were involved. It contrasts newspaper fire loss tallies and critiques mail order advertising versus local merchants.
The Recording Chronicle notes a surge in in shipments of immigrant outfits from West Texas, while out shipments stay low. North Texas reclaims vitality after years of adversity, with Denton county showing 25 percent higher cultivated land this year. The Fort Worth based Star-Telegram commentary urges workers who return to Denton to stay put for prosperity.
Mrs Eva Long awarded contract Tuesday morning to lay a concrete walk in front of her vacant lot on East Iron Street. The lot adjoins the Kan Factory building to the east and near the express office to the west.
A condensed list of incidents and events from across the nation notes the death of ex Governor Poynter of Nebraska in Birmingham Alabama reported among other local and national items. It covers crimes accidents and political developments with several named places people and dates. It mentions yacht racing possibilities for the Prince of Wales and shifts in American diplomacy and trade policy.
April 9 vote on the tariff bill looms as insurgent Democrats and Republicans negotiate schedules. The rule to close debate passes after concessions on oil duty set at 25 percent. separate votes granted on hides lumber marble tea and coffee.Florida's Clark defends protection for long staple cotton amid Democratic push for broader protections.
A Fort Worth group led by J. G. Wilkinson J. E. Willis E. P. Williams M. G. Denison J. F. Britton with George Thompson charter three banks at Iredell Bosque County Hamlin Jones County and Gorman Eastland County along the Texas Central railroad. Thompson holds stock valued at 15000 in Iredell and German banks and 20000 in Hamlin. others own 1000 each. Ed P Williams is a Denton native son of D H Williams.
Dallas voters pick a mayor and four commissioners with the Citizens ticket favored against Socialists. They also decide on issuing bonds totaling 709000 dollars.
Deposit rubbish on the sidewalk before morning. Place trash in a box can or sack and mark the receptacle if you want it not removed. Keep the trash on the main street not tucked away. Clean up thoroughly and orderly per local guidelines.
A playful verse set from the reader’s view shows students fearing prank titled April Fool. Fraid to open letters, hide from cooks, avoid peeking at notes and guards, and dread missing the nine o clock start. The speaker notes pranks around clothing, shoes, and swimwear while heading to school.
In Hadley Massachusetts an old town rite of 1675 revival will honor the rescue of 190 settlers from Indian attack by the appearance of William Goffe, one of the regicide judges. Goffe will appear in period robes with beard and cloak as a heavenly messenger.
Mrs. G A Sampson from Kiliang of Samson Lyons N Y stood trial for the November 1 1908 murder of her husband near Macedon. She proclaimed innocence and expected acquittal. Jury selection will take several days due to many personal connections among potential jurors. The slain man was a nephew of Admiral Sampson.
Sulphur Springs Texas April reports Sen Thomas will not depart for Austin until he receives his certificate of re election or assurance the oath of office will be administered on arrival. He receives many congratulatory messages and supporters plan a 100 person delegation to accompany him to Austin with special travel rates arranged.
William Clayton admitted guilt in county court and received sixty days in jail for striking Mrs. J. M. Proper a widow sixty years old. The incident occurred after Clayton returned home and began a disturbance. his wife and child were boarding with Proper when the assault happened.
J. J. McCoy was arrested and jailed in Waxahachie Texas charged with swindling farmers out of several thousand dollars One victim lost 50 dollars It is alleged he posed as an agent for Texas school lands promising deeds for advance payments Union Workers Expelled
A record crowd gathered in Kaufman Texas for a one day drive to raise money for statues honoring the county's Confederate dead. A special train arrived from Terrell bringing visitors and supporters.
Austin April 5 The Governor will not send any more subjects to the legislature at the present special session. Lawmakers face a week of considering pending measures including platform demands and civil procedure code refinements. The Senate may resume the experimental station bill while a free conference committee could be named over the omnibus measure.
An amendment to the Baskin McGregor law would ban liquor sales in quantities under a quart and forbid drinking on or near the selling premises. The House voted 71 to 41 to adopt the drinking on premises ban, with passage expected to face Senate review. Lee of Tom Green led twenty seven amendments proposing a uniform $750 liquor license statewide, totaling $1,500 with city and county licenses. Mason offered a similar substitute, which was tabled. The house adjourned with other amendments pending.
A Peruvian admiral recruits a lone captain to seize the Chilean steam yacht Esmeralda as war erupts between Chile and Peru. The plan hinges on a daring night raid by a disguised agent amid Valparaiso’s corrupt waterfront, promising gold and survival.
The Mothers' Club will meet tomorrow at 3 30 PM in the kindergarten rooms. Roll call, quotations from lesson, reading of Spiritual Parenthood by Mrs. Chas White, discussion, and a lesson on Control and Spontaneity led by Mrs. Stout are on the program.
J. J. Newlin, killed in the Fort Worth fire, was buried at 645 South Crockett Street in Sherman. The Episcopal services were led by Rev. W. J. Miller with pallbearers George A. Livingston H R Wallace W R Brents John Bradley H L Hall and K G Stinnett. Newlin, formerly cashier at Continental State Bank in Krum, had recently joined the Sherman bank and planned to move to Sherman with his wife afterward.
Denton reports show prices drifting downward outside Liverpool with May and July futures guiding the trend. New York futures hold steady to mixed with May at around 99 and July near 79, while New Orleans sees slight drops in May and steady tone. Fort Worth livestock receipts include 1500 cattle and 2200 hogs with steers steady, cows lower, and hogs higher. tops reach 6 for cattle and 7.9 for hogs.
Shucks bale for four dollars a ton or fifteen shillings per bale. Claimed to equal prairie hay in food value. Alliance Milling Company.
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